Bay Area ballroom culture is more than just glitz and glam
It’s easy to think ballroom culture is just about the glitz and glam of costume reveals, the dancing, voguing, trophies and cash prizes. But the founders of the collective Oakland To All said ballroom culture means so much more than what lies on the surface.
It’s easy to think ballroom culture is just about the glitz and glam of costume reveals, the dancing, voguing, trophies and cash prizes. But the founders of the collective Oakland To All said ballroom culture means so much more than what lies on the surface.
Community group combating illegal dumping in Oakland, one trash site at a time
Illegal dumping continues to be a problem in the city of Oakland, but community members are taking matters into their own hands through a grassroots community group called Urban Compassion Project.
Illegal dumping continues to be a problem in the city of Oakland, but community members are taking matters into their own hands through a grassroots community group called Urban Compassion Project.
Oakland mom's heartbreaking plea to find missing daughter
A worried Oakland mother is anguished over the disappearance of her only child, who vanished more than five months ago.
A worried Oakland mother is anguished over the disappearance of her only child, who vanished more than five months ago.
Dennis Richmond: Celebration honors KTVU legend's life
The KTVU Fox 2 family gathered on Tuesday to say a final farewell to a longtime anchor and Bay Area broadcast legend, Dennis Richmond.
The KTVU Fox 2 family gathered on Tuesday to say a final farewell to a longtime anchor and Bay Area broadcast legend, Dennis Richmond.
Oakland warehouse building catches fire
A warehouse building in Oakland caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials.
A warehouse building in Oakland caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Berkeley skate park renamed in honor of beloved skateboarder killed by stray gunfire
Nine years after Terrence McCrary of Berkeley was shot and killed, a local skate park was renamed in his honor Saturday.
Nine years after Terrence McCrary of Berkeley was shot and killed, a local skate park was renamed in his honor Saturday.
Oakland firefighters contain 2-alarm fire
The department said about 30 firefighters were on the scene working to protect nearby structures.
The department said about 30 firefighters were on the scene working to protect nearby structures.
Street closures by Lake Merritt on Juneteenth take some by surprise
What’s normally a jubilant Juneteenth celebration at Oakland's Lake Merritt – marred last year by a mass shooting – was instead met with barricades and blocked roads Thursday, leaving community members blindsided and festivities muted.
What’s normally a jubilant Juneteenth celebration at Oakland's Lake Merritt – marred last year by a mass shooting – was instead met with barricades and blocked roads Thursday, leaving community members blindsided and festivities muted.
Hundreds gather for Juneteenth celebration in Oakland
The Oakland Museum of California was packed on Thursday with families enjoying music, food, and family-friendly activities for Juneteenth.
The Oakland Museum of California was packed on Thursday with families enjoying music, food, and family-friendly activities for Juneteenth.
New Stanford grad Ahmed Muhammad remains committed to his Oakland community
Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.
Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.
Oakland commercial break-ins tied to a group of suspects, silver Honda
KTVU has learned that law enforcement is investigating a series of commercial burglaries in different parts of Oakland that took place this past weekend.
KTVU has learned that law enforcement is investigating a series of commercial burglaries in different parts of Oakland that took place this past weekend.
Immigration advocates urge Alameda Co to expand response hotline
Alameda County is considering ways to fund a 24-7 hotline in response to increased immigration enforcement.
Alameda County is considering ways to fund a 24-7 hotline in response to increased immigration enforcement.
Oakland leaders promise safe Juneteenth celebration, avoiding last year's violence
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.
List: Juneteenth events happening in the Bay Area this week
Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a list of events happening in the Bay Area.
Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a list of events happening in the Bay Area.
Oakland moves forward with $4.8M speed safety cameras
The city of Oakland is moving forward with a $4.8 million pilot program to install speed safety cameras across the city.
The city of Oakland is moving forward with a $4.8 million pilot program to install speed safety cameras across the city.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital workers on strike over 'integration plan'
Healthcare workers who work at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland are striking on Wednesday over an "integration plan" they say will cost them money.
Healthcare workers who work at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland are striking on Wednesday over an "integration plan" they say will cost them money.
Co-founder of iconic Yoshi's in Oakland dies at age 82
One of the people behind an iconic live music venue died over the weekend: Kaz Kajimura, co-founder of Yoshi's at Jack London Square in Oakland, was 82 years old.
One of the people behind an iconic live music venue died over the weekend: Kaz Kajimura, co-founder of Yoshi's at Jack London Square in Oakland, was 82 years old.
Oakland marcher, organizers say Egypt blocked humanitarian march to Gaza
An East Bay man returned from Egypt on Tuesday after taking part in the Global March to Gaza.
An East Bay man returned from Egypt on Tuesday after taking part in the Global March to Gaza.
Man suspected of killing girlfriend 2 years ago in Oakland still sought
Two years after a woman was shot and killed while sitting in a car in East Oakland, police say they are still searching for her alleged killer, her boyfriend.
Two years after a woman was shot and killed while sitting in a car in East Oakland, police say they are still searching for her alleged killer, her boyfriend.
Healthcare workers set to strike at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland
Healthcare workers at University of California San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland plan to strike on Wednesday.
Healthcare workers at University of California San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland plan to strike on Wednesday.